Hurricane Preparedness Guides
It's hurricane season, which means all coastal residents need to be prepared for any storm that may threaten our area. Important information to help you prepare for a hurricane is available on our Hurricane Preparedness Page, and by downloading the following guides:
→ Hurricane Action Guide
→ Hurricane Evacuation Guide
→ Family Hurricane Preparedness Guide
→ Pet Emergency Planning Guide
→ Senior Citizens Hurricane Preparedness Guide
→ Nursing Home Evacuation Guide
→ Hurricane Planning Guide for County Departments and Agencies
*note: some files are large and may take a few moments to download - thanks for your patience!
For the most current tropical weather advisories, please visit crownweather.com.
Important Information for Citizens with Special Needs
A special needs registry (912-356-2441) is kept at all Coastal GA Health Departments. During an emergency, the registry is provided to local emergency management agencies. The registry is for people whose health conditions require observation, assessment and maintenance; those with contagious health conditions requiring minimal precautions or isolation; those with chronic conditions who need more skilled nursing care but don’t require hospitalization; or those needing help with medications and monitoring of vital signs.
In an actual emergency, response agencies will try to provide assistance to individuals on the special needs registry, but this cannot be guaranteed. The registry is truly a last resort, but if a hurricane threatened our area, it would be important for responders know where some of the most vulnerable residents are so they can try to help them evacuate.
Residents must call 912-356-2441 to be on the registry. People living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes aren’t eligible and must follow their facility’s emergency plan. Each resident must have one caregiver, as nurses will not be provided, and they will be taken to a special needs shelter. If someone needs to go to the hospital during a disaster, that person and his/her caregiver must make those arrangements.
2008-2010 Critical Workforce Disaster Re-Entry Permit Information
In an effort to standardize procedures for the efficient re-entry of Chatham County’s Critical Workforce and Emergency Responders immediately following a disaster affecting our area; the following guidelines have been established by Local and State Emergency Management Officials.
→ Read More "2008-2010 Critical Workforce Disaster Re-Entry Permit Information"
Join V.O.A.D. - Voluntary Orgs. Active in Disaster
Does your organization plan to respond in case of an emergency? Are you a first-responder group in your area? Are you a non-profit organization that would aid others in the case of a disaster? Do you want to know how your business or industry can help when disaster strikes? Coastal Empire Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (V.O.A.D.) is looking for a representative from your organization to join our group!
→ Read More "Join V.O.A.D. - Voluntary Orgs. Active in Disaster"
2008 Hurricane Academy Book
On July 26, 2008, at the Savannah Civic Center, CEMA set out to provide the basic tools needed to equip the citizens of Chatham County in preparation for a hurricane. Participants came for one hour and left with the tools needed to prepare themselves and their families in the event of a hurricane.
→ Read More "2008 Hurricane Academy Book"
Siren Map
Chatham County Warning Siren System
The Chatham County Warning Siren System is used to notify residents of danger within their community. Once heard, residents should go inside and listen to their radio or television for any advisories for their area.
Storm Surge Map
Click here to download a high-resolution version of the 2008 Chatham County Storm Surge graphic.
Educate Yourself
Across the country questions of "What does a condition 'yellow' mean to my family?" or "What does this mean to a business, school or local government?" remained. The Emergency Management Division has recognized the need and developed a set of recommendations for the following areas:
Individuals, Families, Neighborhoods, Schools, Businesses
Be Prepared
The likelihood of you and your family surviving a house fire depends as much on you having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as well as a well trained fire department. The same is true for surviving a terrorist attack. We must have the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Just like having a working smoke detector, preparing for the unexpected makes sense. Visit READY.GOV to learn more about protecting yourself and your family.
Notifications
CEMA Alert:
The Chatham Emergency Management Agency has an email group reserved for information dissemination. If you would like to subscribe to CEMA_Alert and receive important emergency information directly to your email, please click here.
LEPC News:
The Local Emergency Planning Committee has an email group reserved for information dissemination. If you would like to subscribe to LEPC News and receive information directly to your email, please click here.
Training News:
If you would like to subscribe to Training News and receive information directly to your email about local training opportunities, please click here.
